Thursday Evening with Thamar Bahadur Yek Chirra Khukuri

[Bawanna]

I need to go back to chirra school cause it sure looks like two to me? Maybe one is convex like the Single Fuller Chitlangi and playing tricks on mine eyes? Still love it! Cant wait to see it!...uh i mean the pics

I'm with you boo boo. Sure looks like two to me too, don't matter one or 15, it's drop dead gorgeous and one wants to come and live with me. I'm with everyone here, love the traditional/classic lines of these.

 

[Gehazi]

lets hope this gives thamar some more work, we need his khuks

 

[cul4u01]

All I'm gonna say is, "if you want one, email Auntie, hint, hint..."

 

[ndoghouse]

All I'm gonna say is, "if you want one, email Auntie, hint, hint..."

Hint taken! Whatcha trying to say cul? Man dont you and mopar need to save up for some fishing tackle and carburetor kits (respectively) or something? We cant get anything lately Yall some agressive sharks lately! Kinda reminds me of snowolf in his early days of infection.

Ahh! I see the difference in the chirras now! Eyes musta been out of focus?

 

[cul4u01]

Naw...just been waiting on a few items. Namely, a Dui or Tin Churri, M43, FF, YCS, and maybe another sword or two. If any of those come out, watch out, this shark is gonna take a fast, big bite.

Got all the tackle I need for now. All my cars are done and ready to roar down the highways of America...

I essentially got everything I wanted, of course anything unique will pique my interest.

 

[blue lander]

If one of these show up with white metal and a bone grip I'm going to buy it. I'm all out of kidneys to sell, do you think the organ bank would notice if I bought a cow kidney from the Korean grocery and tried to pass it off as mine?

 

[ndoghouse]

You put that 3 eyed bharaiv mask on when you go in there and organs will be poppin out all over the floor!

 

[cul4u01]

I may be able to get my hands on some deer antlers, friend of mine is a hunter, and hiis wife says he has a pile of antlers in the backyard, and may be willing to sell some to Auntie.

 

[blue lander]

You put that 3 eyed bharaiv mask on when you go in there and organs will be poppin out all over the floor!

As much as I enjoy donning that mask and walking around town with a bloody cow organ in each hand, the judge was very clear when he said he'd have me committed if I did it again.

 

[Bawanna]

Some of them durn judges just got no sense of humor at all!

 

[jdk1]

I think 5160 differential hardened at 1/4" will be plenty-given that when I do the bend test on a 1/4" 5160 test blade 8" long I have to put a 3' breaker bar on it, and I'm scrambling a bit...hilts give out looooong before the blade in my experience...i like where this is going

Thanks for your input on this JW. While some khuks (or any knife type) are obviously meant for heavier work than others, 1/4" of steel, especially differentially HT'd, should be capable of quite a bit of work. This one has definitely lightened the load a bunch with a chirra, so YMMV, but generally speaking I think JW is correct.

FYI - I know what dui chirra and tin chirra mean, but I didn't know what "Yek Chirra" means, so I emailed Yangdu. She responded: "Yek means 1 in Nepalese language and chirra means fuller
This knife has single fuller on both side of blade and this is why Thamar kami name this knife Yek chirra"

I think we would normally call it an Ang Khola. This one differs from HI's normal AKs in looks and style, so, maybe Yek Chirra is a way to differentiate from the standard model.

This guy is knocking it out of the park with these traditional flavored khuks. Stunning!

Man, I couldn't agree more. I believe I've seen his work before (I may even have one of his khuks) and am sure (I'd be willing to bet two yaks and yeti scalp) this model is based on an actual antique/vintage ang khola he's used as a model, with one change being the addition of a standard butt plate. His dui chirra is almost a dead ringer for a really nice WWII AK, except with an added chirra and extra 1/2".

Kamis seem to come and go with the wind, unfortunately, but luckily this guy has returned with some new ideas and mad skills. HI gave him his start, so it maybe Karma coming full-circle. I believe there is a strong market for these traditional khuks, and boy is this guy nailing them! I'm curious to see some testing and see how the heat treat is with the new kami. As great as these look, they're probably even better users for reasonable work. This 18", 16 oz. AK may be a dedicated man cutter (I don't know how the kami even made it that light, but love it!), but that DC from the other day at 23 oz. should be an outstanding all-around blade. I bet the other kamis are going to be envious. I can't wait to see some reviews. I would keep this guy away from the other models so this traditional line doesn't get diluted and gain weight. I really believe HI will please a lot of people selling both types. Congrats on the new kami. I think he's a game changer:thumbup:

 

[jdk1]

I'm just going to say, as much as I love the blades, I keep going back to the handles. They look superb. I saw the thread about Western handles. Everyone should really try a good, well made traditional handle before writing them off. The ergonomics can be amazing. These just look perfect:thumbup:

 

[Gehazi]

+1 jdk1

 

[Berkley]

+1 jdk1

The man just has a way with words, there's no getting around it!:thumbup:

 

[ndoghouse]

I'm just going to say, as much as I love the blades, I keep going back to the handles. They look superb. I saw the thread about Western handles. Everyone should really try a good, well made traditional handle before writing them off. The ergonomics can be amazing. These just look perfect:thumbup:

Im fond of those handles as well. Kumar Kami has made some nice ones as well. I too hope they catch on. The first time I layed hands on a Gurkha Army Khuk I knew that was the style for me. That extra drop and the ring really make a difference. Its amazing how much acceleration is to be had with the pinky finger and the extra drop for leverage. It really helps if the blade is balanced properly but that dont seem to be a problem with HI Kamis. They are all good!

 

[moparsbob]

The Thamar Bahadur Yek Chirra just arrived. It's just absolutely beautiful! But it's heavier than advertised - It weighs 21.5 oz on my scale, and the spine is very close to 5/16" at the thickest part. I think it's just about perfect for a fast blade. Maybe Thamar doesn't count a chirra if it's at the blade edge, because this blade is definitely somewhat concave below the top fuller, down to where the convex edge begins, but not as deeply concave as the top fuller. So I'd call it a dui chirra, or maybe an ang khola, but what do I know? I do know that I like this one very much, the weight and balance are superb for me, and as soon as I can I'll post up some pictures.

 

[jdk1]

Can't wait for some pics and details. As much as I like light blades, I think 21.5 oz. is going to be better than 16:thumbup: Did I mention wanting some pics

 

[ndoghouse]

Ok my friends I have a secret to disclose! Got me a triangle box in the mail today and its a beaut! To dispel the weight discrepancies i sent it off to the National Institute of Standards where philllls Squirrel certificate resides for length. J/K as usual...

Anywaz it went to the lab for weight measurements and i have to agree with Moparbobs weight.

According to their precision measurement system its mass equaled 20.9 oz of squirrel water.

OA Length= 18.5"
Handle length= 5"
Thickness= 9/32"

Balances on a bullet just behind the shoulder. It actually feels a bit more front heavy than I expected but then again i was expecting 16 oz. It feels like it would make a capable chopper with some discretion.

KLVUK on left and Bawanna Bowie on right for comparrison.

Kami mark is flyfot (did i get that right Karda?)

This knife is definitely a fast slasher but has enough forward weight to make it suitable for some general use as well. Id take this blade camping anytime. Nice work by new Kami Thamar Bahadur! Cant wait to see more!

 

[cul4u01]

Ndog - Beauty isn't it? Love mine, just got it in the mail today too.

 

[Bawanna]

Well look at you! I'd plumb forgot you scored one of them.

This keeping up with the ndog is one tough game. So far nehind I don't even see dust no mo.